Radiography - observational day

Mar 24  - In person, 1 day

I spent a day with the Croydon University Hospital Radiography team learning about what a radiographer does, imaging and its place in clinical practise. This was very inciteful as working in paediatric musculoskeletal care it was useful to see where patients referred for x-rays go. As a service, my team have a big involvement in the scoliosis pathway as often we are the clinicians detecting and requesting imaging to rule in/out spinal curvature. Likewise, ruling out fractures in children is a really difficult but vital skill. Often children present to clinic with very extreme symptoms which may raise concerns that imaging is indicated, however there is always a risk of exposure to radiation, especially for girls pre- and peri-puberty. Imaging is also an expectation of parents/carers and careful unpicking and reassurance through education is required.